Darren bio

Darren Olson

Darren Olson is a partner at Surge Development Group and has over 15 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Architectural Engineering and began his career at Austin Commercial, where he spent 11 years in various roles such as Project Engineer and Senior Estimator. During this time, Darren worked on a wide range of projects including office buildings, aviation facilities, sports stadiums, senior living communities, and mixed-use developments in Texas and California.
After his tenure at Austin Commercial, Darren worked at Howard Hughes Corp for 2 years where he worked on master plan communities, with a focus on multifamily, office, and retail projects across the country. He then joined Provident General Contractors as a Preconstruction Manager for multifamily projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Darren joined Surge in 2022 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. In his free time, he enjoys watching all Longhorn sports, racing cars, and traveling with his wife.

Darren Olson

Darren Olson is a partner at Surge Development Group and has over 15 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. He graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Architectural Engineering and began his career at Austin Commercial, where he spent 11 years in various roles such as Project Engineer and Senior Estimator. During this time, Darren worked on a wide range of projects including office buildings, aviation facilities, sports stadiums, senior living communities, and mixed-use developments in Texas and California.
After his tenure at Austin Commercial, Darren worked at Howard Hughes Corp for 2 years where he worked on master plan communities, with a focus on multifamily, office, and retail projects across the country. He then joined Provident General Contractors as a Preconstruction Manager for multifamily projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Darren joined Surge in 2022 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. In his free time, he enjoys watching all Longhorn sports, racing cars, and traveling with his wife.